Diverse Political News In Alma Record Summary
Recounts U S Supreme Court ruling on Porto Rico status and tariff powers. Notes Doherty census bill designating state secretary of state to oversee census with appointed enumerators. Mentions a 6000 ton battleship plan and National Guard encampment timing. References Tariff and Taft era topics, salaries and postal/military matters. Contains scattered political and military items with mixed detail.
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United States Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Congress
Secretary of State
New Garnishee Law Explained by City Leader
A local report describes a new garnishee law affecting wage exemptions. It notes a 50 percent earning exemption for married men, with minimum and periodic adjustments, and a flat exemption for unmarried individuals, amid debate by merchants and officials over its impact and implementation.
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Minday
Biot
Spearing Ban for Pine River Fisheries in Montcalm Gra
Royal declaration records a law restricting fishing in Pine River within Montcalm and Gratiot counties. It bans spears hats set lines night lines snares artificial lights or explosives and allows only hook and line methods with penalties for violations. The act repeals conflicting provisions from earlier statutes.
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Pine River
Gratot
Montcalm
Michigan
Ping River
Kae Net
Provisions on Offenses and Penalties Under River Prohibition Act
The text states that violators of section four face misdemeanor charges with fines from ten to one hundred dollars and costs, or up to ninety days in jail. It adds that possession of traps nets lines or explosives on the river constitutes prima facie evidence of violation, and notes repeals of conflicting act provisions.
A Riverdale Correspondent Voices Local Regrets on Prohibition
A Riverdale correspondent calls out what he sees as lax enforcement of the intoxicating liquor law in Riverdale township. He blames Republican county officials for failing to uphold standards and protect homes, noting broader moral decay and urging firm enforcement and virtuous leadership. He questions whether Seville’s political loyalties affect the case and urges readers to demand accountability from local leaders.
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Riverdale
Riverdase
Mica
Epiete Record
Seville
Sant Rimeself
Otherworld
Wito
Repcwgas
Oor
Detroit Doctor Walker Touts Cure Claims in Alma Visit
A Detroit physician Dr Walker of Walker claims effective treatment for chronic diseases and a reputation for curing cases once deemed incurable. He schedules a visit to Alma at Wright House on Thursday, urging locals with lingering illnesses to seek consultation. The report notes his widespread affirmation among supporters and renters with persistent ailments.
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de. Walkers
Alma
Wright House
Thareday
America
W. ©. Walker
Detroit
Senate
Gor Bliss
Henry H Hinds
Stanton
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Be Ok
Butler
Louisville
State Board of Health
Weel
Marshall
Thiniy
Yearold
Sylvester Brand
Ithden
M. E Smith
E .F. Johnson
J. K. Wooren
Rieu
Sarah Miler
Lansing
Jaco HM
Welwek
Niagara Falls
Sault St. Marie
American Line
Rail route offers cheaper fare between Michigan and Wisconsin
The Arboreur Cerries announce a regular schedule linking Frankfort Michigan with Kewaunee Manitowoc and Menominee Gladstone, with connections to Ann Arbor. Trains provide a favorable route between southern Wisconsin and both peninsulas of Michigan, offering lower passenger fares than alternative rail routes.
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At Arboreur
Frankfort
Mich
Kewaunee
Manitower
Wis
Menominee
Gladstone
Ann Arbor K.K
Mt Frankfort
Sorthern
Wisconsin
Upper
Lower
Hitch Your Wagon to a Star Nature Aids, Yet Some Limes Call Help
Fragmented ad style notice lists several conventions and travel plans to cities like Cincinnati Chicago Buffalo Lincoln and Detroit with dates in July May and June. It invites readers to use Hood's Sarza purifica to cleanse the system and promises reduced-rate tickets via agents or W. EL Bennett G Pal Toledo Ohio for details.
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Nature
Hood
W. EL Bennett
Toledo
Third quarterly meeting at BP M church this Friday to Sunday
The third quarterly meeting for the conference year will be held at BP M church ending Friday evening May 3 and continuing over the Sabbath Elder J A Watson will preside. Congregation invited to attend worship and services across the event with pulpit speakers scheduled through the weekend.
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BP. M
Evertu
J. A. Watson
Custer
Pere Marquette Excursions Headed to Alma Bay City May
Excursion notices list multiple Pere Marquette trips from Alma to Bay City with round trip fares and one way options. Details reference May dates, stations within one mile of towns, and special events like the American Exposition. Agents urged to supply full particulars on summer excursions.
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Sanday, Jane &Train
Alma
Aow
Bay City
Omi
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